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Uniden UHF Handheld Radio 3 Pack $49.99 @ ALDI

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Uniden UHF Handheld Radio 3 Pack $49.99 @ ALDI
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GregFiona on 27/06/2020 - 21:43 aldi.com.au (2904 clicks)
Last edited 28/06/2020 - 16:55 by 1 other user

Good items to drain your dozens of parked eneloops, and keep your kids entertained at the same time :)
I was skeptical to post this due to unknown stock levels. I hope stock is better than the recent marine grade stainless steel peg deal.
Might be useful to those who can visit their local Aldi before they open their doors.
Description:
80 channels
3km+ typical range (line of sight)
0.5W RF output power
Powered by 3 x AAA batteries (not included)
500mW transmit power
LCD display
Channel scan
Operating time: 20+ hours
Designed and engineered in Japan

Electrical & Electronics CB Radio Radio Uniden Walkie Talkie

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  • preddye on 27/06/2020 - 21:54

    I've gotten these type before they work to 20m or so before everything is garbled

    • GregFiona on 27/06/2020 - 21:57

      Line of sight? What model did you buy?
      These ones claim 3km. If they are unusable after 20m(I highly doubt it), I’ll just return them.

      • MattyD on 27/06/2020 - 22:50
        +7

        Agree. Just got back from camping last week and got at least 1.5-2km up a valley. Couldn't see the kids, but could hear them Loud & Clear (or '5x5' if you're old school)

  • coxymla on 27/06/2020 - 21:57
    +1

    Bloody stupid to have a walkie talkie running off AAAs.

    • GregFiona on 27/06/2020 - 22:02
      +10

      remember power is just 0.5 watts. Perfect for the kids and you can use rechargeable Eneloops, Ladda etc. I don't think it's that stupid

      • coxymla on 27/06/2020 - 22:05
        +6

        In my experience these things like to chew batteries…
        AAAs are much less capacity than AAs, and more expensive besides, especially when talking about LSD rechargeables.
        Would much rather have the unit be slightly physically bigger to fit 3xAA cells.

        • Arthur Dunger on 27/06/2020 - 22:27

          AAA LSD's are the same price as AA @ Aldi. Pretty sure they are $5.99 for a 4 pack.

          • bozbargain on 28/06/2020 - 07:16
            +6

            @Arthur Dunger: Price isn’t the issue, capacity is. Also, it’s easier to charge 4 AA batteries (2 walkietalkies) than 6 AAA. This is coming from someone who has 4 of these Unidens.

            • Arthur Dunger on 28/06/2020 - 09:19
              +2

              @bozbargain: I was replying to the comment above mine that said AAA were more expensive than AA.
              They are the same price at Aldi.

        • Maltopia on 28/06/2020 - 22:54
          +1

          I find that I have to take the batteries out when they are turned off and put in the cupboard or they drain away regardless of them being turned off.

    • bdl on 27/06/2020 - 22:23
      +5

      I've got a similar Uniden model which takes AAAs but you can put NiMH rechargeable ones and charge them using the micro usb port on the side.

    • ATangk on 27/06/2020 - 22:30
      -3

      Rechargeable packs die. AAA's are more suitable for radios, flashlights and other more critical equipment. Rechargeable AAA's are your best friend.

    • FireRunner on 27/06/2020 - 22:54
      -2

      The worst part is that it uses three so charging them becomes really annoying since you have to charge in pairs

      • Arthur Dunger on 27/06/2020 - 23:02
        +7

        Most smart chargers don't require this. For example an Ozbargain favourite the LiitoKala Lii-402

        • FireRunner on 27/06/2020 - 23:12
          +1

          I guess that's a good improvement, don't have one myself.
          I've always hated things that used three batteries because of the battery pairing when charging with normal chargers.

          • Jackson on 27/06/2020 - 23:56

            @FireRunner: If you are still charging in pairs you probably aren't doing your batteries any favours. I would recommend you get a smart charger. Forgey your batteries on charge a couple of times and they are fried

            • spaiydz on 28/06/2020 - 04:16

              @Jackson: Hi can you please clarify your last sentence? How do batteries get fried?

      • bozbargain on 28/06/2020 - 07:22
        -1

        Don’t get the negs. Most people don’t have a smart charger (but have rechargeable batteries) and won’t buy one now specifically for these walkietalkies. Therefore, it’s valid to point out it’s a pain to charge/maintain sets of 3 batteries.

        • suburbanmale on 28/06/2020 - 10:27
          +1

          If you have rechargeable batteries you should really have a smart charger, especially when they are as cheap as the Liitokala - nothing to do with these walkie talkies specifically. It's also not correct to say you have to charge in pairs like it's some universal truth.

          • bozbargain on 28/06/2020 - 12:10
            +1

            @suburbanmale: That’s not the point. Not everyone’s battery charger is a smart charger (despite the fact that you say they should), most slow chargers only charge in pairs. Therefore, it’s more convenient for more people to have to charge 2x AAs vs 3x AAA. On top of that, even for people who do have a Liitokala, like me, it’s easier to charge 4 batteries than 6 (for 2 walkietalkies).

    • Cluster on 27/06/2020 - 23:40

      On the other hand AAA batteries are universal, available everywhere, and cheap. No lock in to proprietary battery packs that eventually become unavailable. Just use rechargeable AAAs and it's all good.

  • Juice08 on 27/06/2020 - 22:12
    +1

    I used some Bao Feng 888s at an event and they seemed pretty good. Been thinking about getting some for kids ever since but never did. Maybe these might do the trick.

    • CountParadox on 27/06/2020 - 23:36

      That's illegal without a ham radio license, and the frequencies could well interfere with important services

      • Juice08 on 27/06/2020 - 23:39

        Really? No idea I was a volunteer at a venue.

        • Juice08 on 27/06/2020 - 23:48

          I just whirlpooled 888s. Don't think they were that model. I just looked on ebay for what looked like them and 888s came up.

          • CountParadox on 28/06/2020 - 07:08
            +1

            @Juice08: The 888s are clones of Kenwood radios I think.
            The venue probably has their own radios+a commercial license or they rent them.

            The 888s are rubbish btw I have some (and I have the ham license!) And I would choose a pink or blue CB Radio over them any day

            • mapax on 28/06/2020 - 08:00

              @CountParadox: I thought the 888 were a clone of Motorola radios? But then I’m not a radio hobbyist so probably wrong.

              What’s wrong with the 888? I’ve heard from a couple of people that whilst they’re not commercial grade like they try to appear they’re good value for money. I was thinking of getting my ham license and getting some of the other baofengs that claim to cover 477 to supplement my car unit, but maybe I just need to hope for 5w “known” handheld to go on clearance.

              • CountParadox on 28/06/2020 - 12:38

                @mapax: Ham license is good to have, there's a heap of good radios for cheap for cars.

                Plus you can do HF stuff and chat around the country/world

  • Matt P on 27/06/2020 - 22:13
    +11

    If you're giving these to kids, remember they will receive transmissions from local trucks which sometimes can be rather colorful language. Also, there are dedicated emergency channels.

    • iratepirate on 27/06/2020 - 22:29
      +1

      These are toy quality and yet not suitable for children.

      • ak47wong on 28/06/2020 - 04:37

        They're cheap and have low grade specs but they're not toy quality. These are actual "toy quality".

    • GregFiona on 27/06/2020 - 22:35
      +4

      Not worried much about the “colorful language”, they are already using Tik Tok :P
      Not sure about this model(they look like UH35’s, but couldn’t find model no or specs other than the Aldi page) but similar radios have Kids Zone/Interference Eliminator (CTCSS)
      Also the kids are 7+ (my son and cousins). Probably a good age to have a conversation about the Emergency channels and how/when
      they are used

      • eatwell365 on 27/06/2020 - 22:58

        Roger that!

      • giventofly on 27/06/2020 - 23:03
        +10

        Under 10 and using tik tok?

        Jesus.

        giventofly on 27/06/2020 - 23:03 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
        • Blue Cat on 27/06/2020 - 23:08
          +2

          Yep, welcome to the brave new world.
          Can't wait for the #suicidechallenge to get popular so nature can take it's course.

          • GregFiona on 27/06/2020 - 23:34
            -7

            @Blue Cat: Some people allow their kids to use tik tok(supervised), while some other sell their laptops to interstate gumtree buyers.
            There will always be a risk factor to consider…

            • Ridiculous Panda on 28/06/2020 - 00:14
              +3

              @GregFiona: I actually hurt my brain trying to find a connection there! People buy and sell interstate in the hopes they won't be ripped off, but what good do you get out of tik tok that you cannot find somewhere else?

              • GregFiona on 28/06/2020 - 00:39
                -1

                @Ridiculous Panda: Don’t worry too much about it, I don’t want you to hurt your brain. Blue Cat knows what I’m talking about.
                Your question hurts my brain though. Let’s say my answer is “no good at all”.
                Now you try to convince those millions of Tik Tok users that I’m right and they are wrong

                • FullPrice on 28/06/2020 - 03:01
                  +1

                  @GregFiona: 10-4

                  • Sammy Boi on 28/06/2020 - 13:06

                    @FullPrice: I'm surprised that tick-tock doesn't get talked about more in the media considering it's literally a predator breeding ground
                    Dirty dirty dirty. 15 year old girls dancing in bikinis that look like college students. I think we live in a morally corrupt world

      • ak47wong on 28/06/2020 - 05:00

        Similar radios have Kids Zone/Interference Eliminator (CTCSS), but these ones (UH35 as you pointed out) don't.

  • giventofly on 27/06/2020 - 22:56
    -1

    You're much better off getting some 2w radios off Amazon for $80 for a pack of four.

    • goraygo on 27/06/2020 - 23:28

      2w?! You sure 4 for $80? Can you share the link please?

        • CountParadox on 27/06/2020 - 23:37
          +1

          To operate these legally you'll need a ham radio license

          • Arthur Dunger on 27/06/2020 - 23:46

            @CountParadox: What happens if I don't have a license?

            • GregFiona on 27/06/2020 - 23:50
              +12

              @Arthur Dunger: No…ham for you :)

            • ShipShapeRC on 28/06/2020 - 00:03

              @Arthur Dunger: If you get caught a big fine.

              • Arthur Dunger on 28/06/2020 - 05:30
                +3

                @ShipShapeRC: Ok thanks for the heads up. I think I will risk it, haven't seen many ham radio police around lately.

                • CountParadox on 28/06/2020 - 07:06
                  +1

                  @Arthur Dunger: Ham radio police look like regular people, it's a self policing hobby.
                  Example:

                  You're seen using them in public, the ham operator reports your car license plate
                  The ACMA then has you in their sights and investigates, if you're found using the equipment then the fines are in the $10ks of dollars

        • ShipShapeRC on 28/06/2020 - 00:05

          These are no legal for sale in Australia either. HAMs can import them form overseas I believe, but public sale leaves the seller at a risk of fine for selling it and the user at risk for turning it on.

          • Sammy Boi on 28/06/2020 - 00:25

            @ShipShapeRC: I'm guessing a ham radio does not broadcast on UHF? So if you purchase these things and get caught using them as walkie-talkies in the bush you're in trouble?

            • Russ on 28/06/2020 - 02:32
              +5

              @Sammy Boi:

              ham radio does not broadcast on UHF?

              There are UHF ham radio bands. There is one from 420-450MHz, called the "70cm" band. These frequencies can only be used with an amateur radio license, except for a very narrow section (433.05–434.79MHz), which anyone can use license-free, subject to conditions.

              In Australia, there are a handful of frequencies you can legally transmit on, without needing a license. Almost all of them are specified in this bit of government legislation, the "Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015":
              https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019C00681

              For each allowed frequency, there is a maximum power limit, and for many of the frequencies there are limitations on what type of modulation is permitted, and what that frequency may be used for (e.g. some frequencies just for biomedical implants).

              The walkie-talkies from Amazon, linked above, say "Frequency Range 400-470MHz". The only license-free band in that frequency range is 433.05–434.79MHz, and the maximum power permitted on that band is 25mW, so the walkie-talkies (having "2 Watt Transmit Power") are most definitely illegal to use, unless you have an amateur radio license. And even then, they can transmit outside the 70cm band, which is illegal even if you have an amateur radio license.

              In case you're wondering, the Australian UHF CB radio band is 476.4125 to 477.4125 MHz, but the walkie-talkies listed don't go that high. The CB Radio class license is here:
              https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2017C00476

        • sinewaves7 on 28/06/2020 - 10:57
          +2

          This is a commercial radio, you'd just need a licensed frequency from the ACMA. All this talk of needing a Ham license is way off.

          • Sammy Boi on 28/06/2020 - 12:39

            @sinewaves7: Thank you guys for clarifying some of that information.

            Basically I'm just looking for some walkie-talkies to use in the cars with the boys when we go away bush and potentially enough signal to have one on the boat and one at base camp at least.

            Am I wrong in thinking that these Amazon walkie-talkies looks like a good purchase bang for buck compared to what we would pay in store?

            I noticed the walkie-talkies from Amazon above can be reprogrammed even though they can be reprogrammed does that mean they cannot be reprogrammed to the actual Australian legal UHF channels/ranges. Above 470 MHz

  • [Deactivated] on 27/06/2020 - 23:03
    +4

    How are they compared to this https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/uniden-uh45-80-channel-uh…

    • bne87 on 27/06/2020 - 23:34

      The jb one has kid zone and a led light. Been eyeing them off for a while.

      • GregFiona on 27/06/2020 - 23:38
        +2

        I think the Aldi ones are the UH35

        • eswes on 28/06/2020 - 00:20

          Sorry for the silly question but what is the difference between uh35 and uh45? Just the operating frequency?

          • ak47wong on 28/06/2020 - 04:59
            +6

            @eswes: You can compare them here: UH35 v. UH45

            Main differences that I can see:

            • UH35 uses alkaline AAAs, UH45 can charge NiMH ones with a USB cable (neither comes with batteries)
            • UH45 has "Kid Zone" which is their marketing term for CTCSS. This can help prevent kids from receiving other people's conversations.
            • UH45 has a torch function and a backlit display
            • eswes on 28/06/2020 - 12:36
              +1

              @ak47wong: Many thanks for the informative reply!

    • aphexx on 28/06/2020 - 00:01

      That's the same one I bought last year for the same Aldi price at JB Hi-Fi.

    • BigLeviathan on 28/06/2020 - 00:25

      JB one has kid zone. I have this and so far so good, haven't heard any colourful truckie language as yet, unless because where we live, away from construction sites

  • [Deactivated] on 27/06/2020 - 23:53
    -4

    Alpha
    Bravo
    Cactus
    Data
    Echo
    Father
    Giraffe
    Hockey
    India
    Jobkeeper etc.

    • Blue Cat on 28/06/2020 - 10:27

      Avo
      Bludger
      Ciggy
      Dunny
      Esky
      Footy
      Goon
      Hoon
      etc.

  • Oz em on 28/06/2020 - 00:21

    We have same brand but different model. Kids use them a fair bit and batteries have lasted.

    They picked up a couple of different randoms today on 2 different channels. Some inappropriate language but they know how to change channels now.

  • ow on 28/06/2020 - 00:28
    +1

    How do i know whether operating a particular walkie talkie requires a hame radio license?

    • Sammy Boi on 28/06/2020 - 00:36

      Yeah this has me super confused as well

      • CountParadox on 28/06/2020 - 07:04

        Pretty much of its "80 channels" and a brand name you've heard of how good to go.

        Google it and see if it's used in other countries, UHF CB is Australia only generally

        • Sammy Boi on 28/06/2020 - 12:28
          +1

          I don't comprehend what you're trying to explain

          • CountParadox on 28/06/2020 - 12:39

            @Sammy Boi: Sorry I was half asleep…

            If it's a recognisable brand that you could buy in store, and it has 80 channels, you should be good to go.

    • Cluster on 28/06/2020 - 02:16
      +1

      These are perfectly fine, as is any other low wattage handheld you're going to find in a consumer shop.

      If you want to know the basics of which channels you're allowed to use and which to avoid as they have special purpose, there are many guides online:
      https://www.withoutahitch.com.au/travel/uhf-cb-radio-communi…

  • auswill on 28/06/2020 - 11:26

    Have had these for a few years - very good for the price. Much better than the toy walkies which are useless.

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